Elective cesarean delivery on maternal request

“The objective of this article is to review approaches for counseling women who ask for cesarean delivery without maternal or fetal indication (known as cesarean delivery on maternal request (CDMR).There is no immediate expectation for CDMR to reduce the health risks of morthers or infants. Accordingly, counseling and decisions regarding CDMR should be made after considering a woman’s full reproductive plans.” Review article (JAMA, May 8) Click here to read full-text